Accountant France

The accountant takes care of all day-to-day financial tasks for 2 legal entities in France, is responsible for accounts receivable, revenue recognition, maintains and reconciles general ledger and subledger accounts, applying the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) that includes analytical work, prepares reports and tax returns ensures accuracy and compliance with all accounting regulations; interprets reports and records for managers.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Assist with the day-to-day, monthly, quarterly and year-end operations of the Accounting Department

Manage the processing of cash receipts, recording of revenue and receivable and work closely with the local Commercial and Business Development Teams to ensure that revenues are correctly recognized.

Record the bank transactions and cash collection if needed.

Record the fixed assets and inventories and manage the follow-up of the patents.

Interacts on French entities tasks with the shared services center

·       Facilitate and complete closing procedures, including assisting with group reporting requirements

Perform monthly account reconciliations.

Perform the processing of the cut-off (manual and PO expenses accruals, prepaid expenses), recording of adjusting and reclassification journal entries, if necessary. 

Assist with the audit file for the Group Finance and the local auditors

·       Assist with preparing tax returns and corporate reporting requirements.

Prepare VAT returns, customs declarations IFU, DAS2 and advertising tax.

Assist with the calculation of the RTC.

·       Assist Head of Accounting & Tax France with any other projects as required.

Assist with financial and tax audits, including strong interfacing with the local auditors.   

Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

·       Comply with all regulatory and statutory requirements associated with assigned job activities.

·       Report any problems to Manager or Regulatory Compliance Officer.

·       Liaise with stakeholders.

·       Assist with the upgrade of the ERP in connection with the Group Finance administrator.

Preparation of the audit file for the Group and the statutory auditors (published quarterly consolidated financial statements).

Requirements

2 years of experience in a similar position, preferably acquired in an international company.

Experience and knowledge in bookkeeping and accounting principles.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

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Possess computer skills, including a working knowledge of ERP (more specifically.AX 2012 or D365).

Have experience in Microsoft Office products, mainly Excel

Have demonstrated ability to make sound professional decisions.

Maintain client and business confidentiality.

Be self-directed and self‐motivated.

Be detail oriented, organized and accurate.

Demonstrate the ability to work with numbers and understand a broad range of common financial matters in a timely manner.

Be able to work with diverse personalities.

Be able to communicate in English with internal and external speakers (written and spoken).

Be willing to pursue collection of accounts receivables.

Be willing to do what it takes to get the job done in a timely manner.

Reliability, proactivity, commitment, team spirit.